During Senior Week, special events recognized Clark’s international, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and first-generation graduates.
International Student Graduation Celebration
The Class of 2024 includes 653 international students representing 39 countries. They were celebrated at a May 14 reception sponsored by the International Center.
Lavender Graduation
Clark recognized the achievements of graduating seniors who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the University’s fourth annual Lavender Graduation on May 18. This is a national tradition that has been conducted at colleges and universities across the country since 1995.
First-Gen Pinning Ceremony
Clark’s first-generation students — those who are the first in their families to attend a four-year college or university — took center stage at the First-Gen Pinning Ceremony on May 19. Students students received special pins and shared the moment with friends and family.
Multicultural Graduation Celebration
On May 19, Clark recognized graduating students of African American/Black, Latine/Latinx, Asian/Desi-American, Pacific Islander, Native/Indigenous, and multiracial descent.
All photos by Steven King
